Murder, Ye Bones: A Penning Trouble Mystery

Bohemian Lake, Book 8

By: Rachael Stapleton

Narrated by: Ellora Sen-Gupta

Length: 4 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's summary

Private investigator Penny Trubble is all for an island vacation, but warm sand and surf comes at a cost. Her friend, Danior Vianu, is spending the summer working at a relative’s paranormal resort in San Paolo, Brazil. There, the paranormal activity that is part of the resort's charm has gotten a bit too real for some. Several guests, including a personal acquaintance, have gone missing, and Danior wants Penny to find out why. What she finds is trouble.

The vanished guests appear to be victims of a long-dead housekeeper who practiced voodoo using the bones of her victims. The past comes back to haunt them when Daemon Wraith, ghost hunter extraordinaire, searches out the mysterious Voodoo Queen.

Working together to find a connection and stop the supernatural killer, Penny and Daemon are compelled to research the history of the haunted island. Has the Voodoo Queen found a way to transcend time in her quest for blood and sacrifice, or are Penny and Daemon dealing with a copycat?

©2018 Rachael Stapleton (P)2019 Rachael Stapleton

Excellent Series!

Murder, Ye Bones: A Penning Trouble Mystery by Rachael Stapleton, narrated by Ellora Sen-Gupta is Book 8 in the Bohemian Lake series. As a whole, the series is made up of 3 unique storylines, each containing its own set of characters. Because they are all residents of Bohemian Lake, it's common to run into them in other books throughout the series. For me, this is the best part because I feel like I'm getting a 3 for 1 deal! Rachael Stapleton's ability to create a complex world of characters and storylines that cross-over and intersect with one another (all while keeping readers laughing and in high suspense) is unbelievable. Seriously, that kind of stuff happens in Hollywood. Rarely do I see it played out in books in such a consistent and effective manner. Needless to say, there's NEVER a dull moment. This episode follows private investigator Penny Trubble (my favorite of all the characters) to a paranormal resort in San Paolo, Brazil to find out what has happened to various guests who have gone missing. Filled with twists, turns, and a bit of voodoo, this audiobook will keep you engaged and guessing through to the last page!

The narration by Ellora Sen-Gupta is great, and I thoroughly enjoyed her performace. Her volume, voice, pace, and tone were all perfect in my opinion, making this an easy listen. Because everything is professionally recorded and edited, there's nothing that will confuse or distract you while listening. Although I'm sure both the Kindle and print versions of this book are just as good, I'm glad I chose the audiobook.

I give 5 out of 5 stars to Murder, Ye Bones: A Penning Trouble Mystery: Bohemian Lake, Book 8 by Rachael Stapleton, narrated by Ellora Sen-Gupta. It is entertaining, funny, and very well-written. Although this could be considered a stand-alone, I think your overall experience will be heightened if you start with Book 1. (I found the recommended reading order for the Bohemian Lake series listed on Amazon, so I posted it below for those who want to check it out.) I recommend this audiobook and series to those who enjoy well-developed characters and storylines filled with mystery and humor. I'm looking forward to the next in series, and I'm sure you will feel the same.

Thank you for reading my review. I hope it was helpful. Happy listening! :-)


**Recommended Reading Order for the Bohemian Lake series by Rachael Stapleton**
Penning Trouble: Murder, She Floats
Haunted House Flippers: Cookies, Corpses and the Deadly Haunt
Penning Trouble: Murder, She Slopes
Haunted House Flippers: Candy Canes, Corpses and the Gothic Haunt
Bohemian Murder Manor: Gypsies, Traps & Missing Thieves
Bohemian Murder Manor: Make-Believes & Lost Memories
Haunted House Flippers: Crumb Cake, Corpses and the Run-of-the-Mill
Penning Trouble: Murder, Ye Bones
Bohemian Festival Fiasco: Nuttier than a Pecan Pie
Bohemian Murder Manor: Ouija, Death & Wicked Witchery
Bookish Adventures in Witch-Lit: Scandal & Gretel
Coming Soon!
Bookish Adventures in Witch-Lit: Hyde & Seek
Penning Trouble: Murder in the Catacombs